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2013 Mint 400 KMC Wheels Pit Crew Challenge

In off-road racing a tire change can decide the outcome of the race! The Mint 400 is proud to announce the return of the KMC Wheels Pit Crew Challenge. Come watch the top teams in off-road racing battle head to head to determine who has the fastest pit crew in off-road! Each three-man team will compete against the clock and each other, to see who can change two tires the fastest.

The KMC Wheels Pit Crew Challenge is a celebration of the dedicated pit crews that spend countless hours prepping, maintaining, and fixing off-road race vehicles. Eight Class 1500 teams and eight Trick Truck teams will battle in a single elimination format to win thousands of dollars in prizes and determine who has the fastest pit crew.Come cheer on your favorite team! The fun kicks off at 4:30pm, with the Rugged Radios “Meet and Greet” driver autograph session, and continues with the KMC Wheels Pit Crew Challenge at 6:30pm. All events take place on Fremont and 6th Street and are completely free to the public!

Trick Truck Teams include: Class 1500 Teams include:

Gary Weyhrich Justin Lofton

Mark Weyhrich Garrick Freitas

Cameron Steele Ray Griffith

Kent Kroeker Harley Letner

BJ Baldwin Shelby Reid

Steve Strobel Corey Keysar

Jim Beaver Jim Knox

Jay Reichert Terry Householder

Jordan Poole

Jerry Zaiden

Shawn Croll

Kevin Curtis

Prizes include a set of KMC wheels for each winning competitor, an impact safety over the wall helmet and fueling suit, a $250 prize package from Ironclad and a set of FOX OEM shocks.

The KMC Wheels Pit Crew Challenge will be followed by Miss Mint 400 crowning and the KMC wheels Pit Crew Party open to all at Commonwealth.